It replaces Ovation restaurant at the iPic Theaters, toward the north end of the shopping center at 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, off N. Port Washington Road. The restaurant serves the general public, not just movie-goers.

The restaurant smokes its meats in house, and has daily specials and meals for two and for five to six (the meal for two is called the Feeding Frenzy: smoked beef brisket and tenderloin, pulled pork, rib tips, pulled chicken, fries baked beans and cornbread).

Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday.

To contact: (414) 203-0404; the number for carryout is (414) 203-0406.

About Carol Deptolla

Carol Deptolla is the Journal Sentinel dining critic. She also reports on restaurants, bars and other food- and drink-related businesses.